County profile
Snyder County, PA 13 departments
404 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Snyder County · #55 of 67 in-state.
Snyder County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (404 personnel across 13 departments) - #55 of 67 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #55 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Penns Creek Volunteer Fire Company
- 12 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Snyder County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bannerville Fire Company Mcclure · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Beaver Springs Volunteer Fire Company Beaver Springs · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Beavertown · EMS | other | - |
| Dauntless Hook and Ladder Fire Company Selinsgrove · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Freeburg Volunteer Fire Company Freeburg | volunteer | 45 |
| Fremont Fire Department Mount Pleasant Mills · EMS | other | - |
| Hummels Wharf Fire Company Selinsgrove · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Kratzerville Volunteer Fire Company Selinsgrove · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Kreamer Volunteer Fire Company Middleburg · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| McClure Volunteer Fire Company Mcclure · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Penns Creek Volunteer Fire Company Penns Creek · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Port Trevorton Fire Company Port Trevorton · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Shamokin Dam Fire Company Selinsgrove · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (404 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
2.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 404 roster).
Largest book: Penns Creek Volunteer Fire Company holds 12% of county personnel (50 of 404).
Photo-finish peer: Kenosha County, WI (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Snyder County? ▼
Snyder County has 404 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 11% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Snyder County, PA? ▼
Snyder County, PA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Snyder County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 13 departments (85%) in Snyder County are volunteer.
Does Snyder County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Snyder County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Snyder County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.